Sarge Preston

for Pennington County Commissioner

I am a fourth-generation South Dakotan and have lived in Pennington County for most of my life. My parents, Bud and Marguerite were teachers. My dad was also a dairy farmer, rancher, postmaster and a coach. I have two brothers and a sister. My brothers, sister and I are in partnership together with a buffalo ranch in Hermosa.

As a physician, I am very concerned about the health of our water in the Black Hills. Pollution of our aquifers and other sources of clean water is becoming a real problem. I will make this a priority. I envision a long-range blue print for the
Black Hills with the help of citizens and qualified community planners. I would like to see the Pennington County Commissioners look further into the future to ensure that we have the highest quality of life.

I graduated from Rapid City High School in 1967 and received a BA from the University of Utah in 1972. I then attended the USD School of Medicine graduating in 1983, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. I operated my private medical practice in Hot Springs, SD from 1986-1989. Krista and I moved the practice to Rapid City in 1989 creating RapidCare Medical and Occupational Health Center.

As a Pennington County Commissioner, I will work for cooperation between the county and municipalities to promote reasonable, sustainable development. Due to the rapid growth of our region, there is a need to look closely at long-term
impacts on the environment and natural beauty of the Black Hills. Protecting
our natural resources, the right thing for the community as a whole, will promote
future economic development.

• I will work for a healthy and plentiful
  water supply.
• I will provide a balance of political viewpoints.
• I will assist the Pennington County Commission with its budget priorities and strive to maintain fiscal discipline.
• I will be approachable and will listen to the people in my district.
• I will encourage vision for our future, which will secure our community's future quality of life.
• I will fight against encroachment of
  government into our civil liberties and private lives.

Dr. Robert "Sarge" Preston For Pennington County Commissioner
22760 Stonemeadow Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57702
Email: Preston4penn@rushmore.com